About the GetW9 Blog

Simplifying W-9 compliance, one post at a time


Why This Blog Exists

Let’s face it, W-9s aren’t thrilling. But come 1099 season, they can make or break your peace of mind.

The GetW9 Blog was built to help business owners, bookkeepers, and finance teams stop scrambling. Forget chaotic spreadsheets and last-minute email chases. This is your go-to hub for tips, tools, and peace-of-mind when it comes to tax compliance.

Whether you’re a small business owner, a fractional CFO, or the person suddenly in charge of collecting tax forms, you’re in the right place.


Our Vision

To become the leading online resource for businesses managing W-9 forms and IRS compliance without stress or confusion.

Our Mission

To simplify W-9 collection and tax compliance by sharing plain-English guides, automation tips, and CPA-backed best practices.


What You’ll Find Here

We write the blog we wish existed when we were starting, no fluff, no jargon, just useful stuff you can apply.

1. Plain-English Compliance Guides

IRS forms can be confusing. We break them down so you know exactly what to do, and when to do it.

2. Smarter Workflows with Automation

Learn how to streamline W-9 collection with automation tools that save time and prevent errors.

3. Expert Advice from CPAs

Our blog content is written or reviewed by certified professionals who live and breathe compliance.

4. Stories from Real Businesses

We spotlight business owners and teams who’ve navigated tax season, the wins, the missteps, and the lessons learned.

Our Values

Just like our product, this blog is built on 5 guiding principles:

  • Simplicity: No legalese. Just clear, actionable advice.
  • Security: Learn practices that protect your business and data.
  • Automation: Free up time by ditching manual form collection.
  • Trust: Every post is reviewed by a CPA or compliance expert.
  • Clarity: If readers are confused, we revise the content.

Who’s Behind the Blog?

We’re a small team of marketers, developers, and tax pros. We’ve all felt overwhelmed by tax paperwork. That’s why we created GetW9, and why we write this blog.

  • Based on real questions from our users
  • Reviewed by tax professionals
  • Written to help you stay compliant (without losing your weekend)


We’ve got your W-9s covered. And now? We’ve got your tax content covered, too.